Some interesting tidbits here – but those of us familiar with the technology actually see that they’re borrowing a good bit of their core tech from current PC technology. It’s worth watching this video, then watching the one at the bottom of this posting to cut through the marketing spin and understanding.

Storage (5:05)

825GB of SSD storage that runs at 5.5GB/s on a 12 channel PCIe 4.0 interface.

They prioritize higher frequency than more CU’s since higher frequency . Therefore, their GPU will run continuously in boost mode setting a specific power level and let frequency go up and down.

Instead of basing performance on CPU temp or ambient temp – which leads to uneven performance in varying temperature environments – they use CPU and GPU power to shift compute back and forth between CPU and GPU. See AMD SmartShift. Overall power stays constant but can shift back and forth between CPU/GPU via variable frequencies.

The most fascinating part is that workloads go through a ‘model SOC’ that defines and sets the realtime power and performance characteristics – producing the exact same clock timings on every PS5. This performance is VERY reproducible and hence games should perform the same on any PS5 whether its running in a fridge or in the desert. This system relies upon the special cooling solution for the platform.

CPU

AMD Zen 2 CPU capped at 3.5 Ghz – 8 physical cores/16 threads

XBox Series X = Zen 2 CPU at 3.8GHz – 8 physical cores with SMT

Audio

Want to use the 3D audio lessons they learned with Playstation VR for ALL devices – from mono, stereo, headsets, sound bars, to full 5.x and 7.x surround systems.

Justine is a woman after my own heart. Evidence shows that our world of non-stop social media is actually detrimental to your mental health – and especially the mental health of young people.

But before you call her a Luddite, know that she develops instrumentation for cosmology and astrophysics at a national lab on the east coast. I develop software at a fortune 50 company and totally agree.

I wanted to make my own phone because I was sick of other options. I don’t like smart phones. I don’t like texting. I wanted something that would be a function phone that would be entirely mine and as tactile as possible while having better reception.

I don’t like modern smartphones because they facilitate this culture of hyper connectivity as well as being super finicky. It cannot text – and that’s by design.

I love driving and doing chores while listening to radio dramas and audiobooks.

Back in the ’80s NPR produced a series of broadcasts that retold the original Star Wars trilogy as a radio drama. Using original audio recordings of the series, combined with movie music and sound effects, Nigel Langes compiled all of the episodes into a playlist of three videos, running about 11 hours in total.

Japanese electro-punk group Electronicos Fantasticos is known for making music with unusual instruments. In this clip, musician Ei Wada shows off an electronic guitar known as the “CRTelecaster” that uses feedback created from the screen of an old CRT television set to produce sounds.

It took them about 10 years to build this tool, but here it is. How it helps you win is even more fascinating than the minigame. It’s a beautiful example of how a computer scientist would break down and solve a problem.

Patrick Willems does a great reflection on Kiki’s Delivery Service and how it speaks to many of the issues that small, independent content creators encounter.

I remember in the late 2000’s hearing tons of young people never wanting to work at some ‘stodgy’ old company that made you work 9-5, come into actual offices, etc. The gig economy is where it’s at! Work whenever and wherever you want!

Fast forward a bit, and we’re see the problems with the gig economy. Gig jobs have very little security, often lack basic benefits like medical, 401k, retirement contributions, stock plans, etc. As time has shown, these jobs have increasingly become a race to the bottom. A gig worker can be replaced by countless others doing the same task easily and efficiently. Anything you can do, there’s almost certainly someone out there that can do it cheaper.

Another sad reality is that the promise of working whenever and wherever you want has actually turned out that you work ALL the time in my circle of friends that tried it. You are constantly connected online and need to constantly be doing your job, along with the additional job of selling and branding yourself. You’re doing 2 jobs at the same time. My gig friends were always on their phones and laptops, even when out supposedly having a good time.

In the end, all those friends of mine that did gig economy jobs have quit and joined established companies. It turns out, ONLY working 9-5, M-F means you have time for family and weekend fun. It means you can have kids. It means you know the mortgage will get paid each month. It means retirement, benefits, and exposure to professional interactions, equipment, and advancements you can’t have as a small independent.

Olson Kundigdesigned this high-tech west hollywood retreat to take in sweeping views across los angeles, from the san gabriel mountains to the pacific ocean. Located just above the sunset strip, the residence offers spectacular views from all parts of the house, while taking advantage of the climate of southern california. as they client enjoys spending time outdoors, the architects sought to blur the boundaries between internal and external space — encouraging outdoor living as much as possible.